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Horse Properties for Sale in Farr West, Utah
Farr West sits in northern Weber County, a few minutes off US-89 and about 15 minutes from Ogden, where lots still run big and county zoning has kept room for animals. Much of the city carries agricultural or RA-1 and RA-3 zoning, meaning a acre or more is common and horses are an expected part of the landscape rather than an exception. Buyers come here for the same reasons: proximity to the Ogden Valley trailheads and the North Fork of the Ogden River bottoms, easy hauling access to the Golden Spike Arena events in Ogden, and a school district (Weber School District) that still serves a lot of ranching and 4-H families. Winters bring real snow — often 20+ inches on the ground for stretches — so a covered arena, heated tack room, or windbreak matters more here than in Utah's southern counties. Horse properties in Farr West typically range from a 1-acre lot with a two-stall barn up through 5-10 acre parcels with round pens, irrigation shares, and outbuildings already in place. Irrigation water rights are a real line item to check before you fall for a listing — some parcels carry pressurized irrigation shares from the Bona Vista or Farr West systems, others rely on well or culinary water only, which changes what you can grow for pasture. Fencing is usually vinyl or wood pipe rather than barbed wire close to the house, with older perimeter fencing further back on bigger lots. Browse the active listings below to see what's currently on the market and how each parcel handles water, fencing, and outbuildings.
July 2026 · Farr West market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Farr West right now.
Median sale
$512,500
6 closed in July 2026
Median DOM
81 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
96.9%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
38
active + pending
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Active listings
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Common questions
About horse properties in Farr West.
How much land do I need in Farr West to legally keep horses? ▾
Farr West's agricultural and residential-agricultural zones generally allow horses on parcels of one acre or larger, with the number of animals tied to lot size. Most working horse properties in town sit on 1 to 5 acres. Always confirm the specific zoning designation and animal-unit limits with Farr West City before writing an offer.
Do horse properties here come with irrigation water? ▾
Most do. Secondary water shares through Pineview Water Systems or the local canal companies are attached to many parcels and are essential for keeping pasture green through July and August. Verify share counts and delivery schedules during due diligence — water rights don't always transfer automatically with the deed.
What kind of barn and outbuilding setups are typical? ▾
You'll see a mix from simple loafing sheds with a tack room up to fully insulated stall barns with wash racks, hay storage, and attached indoor arenas. Pole barns are the most common build because they handle Utah snow load well and are cheaper per square foot than stick-built. Indoor arenas are less common at this price point than they are in Eden or Morgan.
How close is Farr West to trail riding and equestrian events? ▾
The Bear River wildlife management area and Willard Bay are roughly 10 to 15 minutes northwest for trail and beach riding. The Golden Spike Event Center in Ogden, about 20 minutes south, runs ropings, barrels, cuttings, and breed shows most weekends. Causey Reservoir and the upper Ogden Valley trails are about an hour east.
Are property taxes lower because of the agricultural use? ▾
They can be. Parcels enrolled in Utah's FAA (Farmland Assessment Act, often called greenbelt) are taxed on productive ag value rather than market value, which can cut the annual tax bill substantially. Confirm whether the listing is currently on greenbelt and what the rollback exposure looks like if you change the use.
How many horse properties are usually active in Farr West at one time? ▾
Inventory is thin — Farr West only has a few thousand residents and true equestrian parcels turn over slowly. It's common to see only three to eight active horse-property listings at any given moment, so buyers often expand the search to include Plain West, Plain City, and west Pleasant View.